Bird-Shaped Brooch, late 6th century, Made in Northern France, Frankish, Silver-gilt, garnets with patterned foil backings; iron

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Bird-Shaped Brooch, late 6th century, Made in Northern France, Frankish, Silver-gilt, garnets with patterned foil backings; iron spring/pin, Overall: 11/16 x 1 7/16 x 3/8 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Silver, The dress of Frankish women generally consisted of a tunic, cinched by a belt from which hung an array of pendants. A wrap or cloak went over the tunic. Shoes and hosiery, fastened with buckles, covered the legs

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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